DEA Meetings & Events
Upcoming Events:
2026 Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference (PDAC)
Friday, May 1, 2026, OR Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | In-person
You are cordially invited to the 2026 Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference (PDAC), a crucial one-day educational event designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to identify and prevent the diversion of controlled substances.
As professionals on the front lines of healthcare, your role is vital in ensuring the proper, legal, and safe dispensing of medication. With evolving DEA regulations and emerging fraud risks heading into 2026, this conference provides critical updates to keep your practice compliant and safe.
Conference Highlights & Agenda
This one-day, in-person event offers approximately seven hours of instruction, featuring expert speakers from the DEA, regulatory boards, and industry leaders. See Agenda for details.
- Recognizing Red Flags: Identifying forged prescriptions and doctor-shopping behaviors
- DEA Compliance & Audits: Understanding your obligations regarding inventory, records, and reports
- Evolving Trends in 2026: Addressing new risks in the pharmacy space and mitigating legal exposure
- Best Practices for Prevention: Implementing a robust drug diversion prevention program
Event Details
- Date: Choose either Friday, May 1, 2026, OR Saturday, May 2, 2026 (same agenda both days)
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing, 111 North Grand Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
- Registration Fee: Free for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and loss prevention personnel
- Continuing Education: ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education hours are available upon completion
Why Attend?
Drug diversion contributes to abuse, overdose, and death, with the opioid crisis continuing to impact our communities. This conference will empower you to make a difference by securing your pharmacy against unauthorized drug distribution, protecting both your patients and your professional license.
Space is limited. Please register by April 30, 2026, to secure your spot!
Confirmation of registration will be sent to each attendee's email address. In-person attendees should print the confirmation email and bring it to the conference for easy check-in.
Any questions regarding this conference may be directed to: DEADetroitDiversionOutreach@dea.gov
Rise in Stimulant Prescribing Virtual Diversion Awareness Training
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
Virtual Session
The Diversion Control Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration is pleased to present a webinar on the Rise in Stimulant Prescribing, covered by Katie Laughery, Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) of Diversion Control Policy. DAA Laughery will discuss U.S. trends related to prescription stimulant prescribing over the last decade.
There is no registration fee for this event. Capacity is limited to the first 3,000 attendees.
Secondary registration is required. Upon the completion of the secondary registration, participants will receive a ZOOM link to access the Webinar. Participants should use the same email address for the secondary registration as they did for the primary registration.
Register for the Virtual Seminar
Confirmation of registration will be sent to each attendee's email address.
Any questions regarding this conference may be directed to: VDAT@dea.gov
